tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:46:31 +0000art + artistprint + packagingfurniture + lightingsurface + materialsdecorgraphics + illustrationproductsinstallationfoodinspirationfashionarchitecturephotography + videocrafty + diyinteriorsnature + sciencetechnologyretail/gallerylandscapedesignvagabondA design blog highlighting all that I find intriguing in the fields of art and design, from the hand-crafted to the mass-produced.http://www.design-vagabond.com/noreply@blogger.com (KAT!)Blogger1174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-138149027201595375Mon, 05 May 2014 13:00:00 +00002014-05-07T23:52:16.126-04:00interiorscisco office by studio o+a<br><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/13947640460" title="cisco by KAT!, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/13947640460_66271b7b09_o.jpg" width="475" height="1020" alt="cisco"></a><br><BR>Gorgeous details from this Cisco office, designed by <a href="http://www.o-plus-a.com/">Studio O+A</a>. Every collaborative space has a unique personality and palette, catering to groups small and large, formal and informal. The environment feels like the sophisticated older sister of the play-as-work-as-play office trend. I certainly love the yurts! <br><BR>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2014/05/cisco-office-by-studio-oa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7738805871666527735Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-12-13T09:52:06.488-05:00art + artistphotography + videofriday inspiration<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347896324/" title="balloflight by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/11347896324_842a66aebf_o.jpg" width="475" height="1126" alt="balloflight"></a><br><BR><a href="http://www.balloflight.com.au/">Ball of Light</a> is a beautiful light photography series by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DenisSmithPhotography">Denis Smith</a>. Long exposure time (10+ minutes) allow the artist to connect with the landscape and explore new territories. All sans Photoshop! <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.frameweb.com/news/ball-of-light-by-denis-smith">Frame</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/12/ball-of-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7007055134670704192Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-12-13T09:51:48.748-05:00art + artistinstallationtechnologylooks like music<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347896064/" title="chaser01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/11347896064_e0980f7ebf_o.jpg" width="475" height="1124" alt="chaser01"></a><iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/72853276?byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="475" height="267" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe><br><BR>Sound artist <a href="http://yurisuzuki.com/">Yuri Suzuki</a> designed this delightful interactive installation in which a miniature vehicle - the color chaser - detects and follows a black line and translates crossing coloured lines as RGB data into sound. In an interview with Dezeen, Yuri said, “I am dyslexic and I cannot read musical scores. However, I have a passion to play and create new music and I always dream to create new notation of music.” <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2013/09/15/looks-like-music-by-yuri-suzuki/">Dezeen</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/12/looks-like-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-1750835944374899716Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-12-13T09:29:23.281-05:00graphics + illustrationphotography + videoprint + packagingsan fran design week poster<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347895744/" title="sanfranposter by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/11347895744_caaedf687b_o.jpg" width="475" height="1186" alt="sanfranposter"></a><br><BR>Translucent, colored laser cut plexiglas create this lovely poster for San Francisco Design Week. The identity work, designed by <a href="http://manualcreative.com/">Manual Creative</a>, was based on the concept ‘Exploring The Creative Overlap’. Marvelous! <br><BR>via <a href="http://plentyofcolour.com/2013/10/29/san-francisco-design-week-2013/">Plenty of Colour</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/12/san-fran-design-week-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-515921474301897496Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-12-13T09:24:04.895-05:00art + artistinstallationsurface + materialswatertower by tom fruin<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347895454/" title="watertower by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11347895454_5906036575_o.jpg" width="475" height="995" alt="watertower"></a><br><BR>Located in Dumbo, Brooklyn, <a href="http://www.tomfruin.com/watertower.html">Watertower</a> is composed of 1,000 scraps of plexiglas and reclaimed steel. The iconic tower is illuminated by the sun during the day and by Ardunio-controlled light sequences designed by Ryan Holsopple at night. Created by <a href="http://tomfruin.com/">Tom Fruin</a>. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/tom-fruin-watertower">My Modern Met</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/12/watertower-by-tom-fruin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-3783708295972536497Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-12-12T23:33:08.253-05:00architectureinteriorssurface + materialskindergarten kekec<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347895424/" title="school01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/11347895424_ea9a1fc5e6_o.jpg" width="475" height="970" alt="school01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/11347895444/" title="school02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/11347895444_66ffa0b405_o.jpg" width="475" height="330" alt="school02"></a><br><BR><a href="http://www.jurekotnik.com/2012/08/prvi-post/">Kindergarten Kekec</a> is an extension to an existing kindergarten building that utilizes colorful wooden shutters as compensation for the school's lack of outdoor play equipment. Aside from serving as a shading element, the toy slats provide for children's play and learning: as the children manipulate the colourful wooden planks they get to know different colours, experience wood as a natural material, and are constantly change the appearance of their kindergarten, all at the same time. Designed by <a href="http://www.jurekotnik.com/">Jure Kotnik Architecture</a>. <br><BR>via <a href="http://plentyofcolour.com/2013/10/28/kindergarten-kekec-colourful-places-spaces/">Plenty of Colour</A>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/12/kindergarten-kekec.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7621508031022536208Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-26T08:00:01.920-04:00furniture + lightingnature + sciencesurface + materialswellspring<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733571/" title="water01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/9708733571_1aa2535822_o.jpg" width="475" height="892" alt="water01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733599/" title="water02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/9708733599_f45dc5f135_o.jpg" width="475" height="710" alt="water02"></a><br><BR>Wellspring, by <a href="http://www.martinazua.com/eng/design-nature/wellspring/">Martín Azúa</a>, is an invitation to investigate and understand the natural processes to restore the relationship with the environment. It simulates an ecosystem through soil, rocks and plants, able to recover its natural balance. I love not only the form and texture of the vessels but also the passive interaction one has with them. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.contemporist.com/2013/05/20/wellspring-by-martin-azua-2/">Contemporist</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/09/wellspring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7590819057806161258Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-25T08:00:13.950-04:00nature + scienceproductsvice & velvet<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733455/" title="vice01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/9708733455_01c56346fa_o.jpg" width="475" height="732" alt="vice01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733525/" title="vice02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5450/9708733525_31a76d1b38_o.jpg" width="475" height="622" alt="vice02"></a><br><BR><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/viceandvelvet">Vice & Velvet</a> creates a beautiful line of handmade soaps. The final forms are geological, reminiscent of layers of earth, with an enticing yet subdued color palette that isn't overly feminine. <br><BR>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/09/vice-velvet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-8425405570622022504Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-24T08:00:03.401-04:00print + packagingproductsiroha<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733399/" title="iroha by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/9708733399_879cc48638_o.jpg" width="475" height="938" alt="iroha"></a><br><BR><a href="http://iroha-tenga.com/en/">Iroha</a> is a lovely, minimal line of female adult toys. The vibrators have a similar look to traditional Japanese confectioneries and the packaging is intended to be as inviting as a box of sweets. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2013/6/11/iroha.html">The Dieline</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/09/iroha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-4796976086704040738Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-23T15:55:35.520-04:00fashioninstallationinteriorshermès exhibition<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9708733339/" title="hermes01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/9708733339_dd3eeaa2f6_o.jpg" width="475" height="563" alt="hermes01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9902921984/" title="hermes02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/9902921984_87e46d22d2_o.jpg" width="475" height="339" alt="hermes02"></a><br><BR>Hermès recently unveiled its new collection of furniture, fabrics and wallpapers, as well as some bespoke pieces at Milan <a href="http://www.cosmit.it/tool/home.php?s=0,2,67,71,75">Salone del Mobile</a> in April. The exhibit composed the new collections within stacked, symbolic houses, which provided a frame for viewing and appreciating the furniture and products. <BR><BR>Hermès is enriching the home with a host of new creations: “Les Nécessaires d’Hermès,” a range of cleverly designed, comfortable and multi-functional pieces of furniture imagined by French designer <a href="http://www.philippenigro.com/">Philippe Nigro</a>; a collection of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers, each with its own story to tell; and bespoke furniture creations designed to enhance exceptional interiors. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.designboom.com/design/les-necessaires-dhermes-by-philippe-nigro/">designboom</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/09/hermes-exhibition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-1471138299552842225Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-04T20:42:58.171-04:00foodinspirationfriday inspiration<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501768/" title="icecubes by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3781/9566501768_b7af8e7d7f_o.jpg" width="475" height="657" alt="icecubes"></a><br><BR>I know summer's just about over - and thank goodness for that! - but if you're searching for a way to hold onto its delicious colors and flavors, try making these delectable <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2013/05/fruity-summer-striped-ice-cubes.html">fruity summer striped ice cubes</a> from <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/">Oh Joy!</A> She combines juices, smoothies and coconut milk to form these perky treats that only bring more happiness as they melt. Happy Friday! <br><BR>via <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2013/05/fruity-summer-striped-ice-cubes.html">Oh Joy!</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/friday-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-176909215540398451Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-04T20:38:50.884-04:00architectureinstallationthe little free library<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501708/" title="freelibrary by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/9566501708_607e2f6691_o.jpg" width="475" height="784" alt="freelibrary"></a><br><BR><a href="http://archleague.org/">The Architectural League of New York</a> partnered with <a href="http://worldvoices.pen.org/">Pen World Voices Festival</a> and asked ten design agencies to come up with new types of <a href="http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/">Little Free Libraries</a>.<BR><BR><a href="http://stereotank.com/Little-Free-Library">Stereotank's</a> design created an 'inhabitable' library, where users could immerse themselves and take the time to browse through books and borrow or exchange them. The structure is built out of an upside down plastic tank and a wooden frame. Perforations around the tank allow visitors to peek inside and preview the interior, which invites them to duck under and discover the book collection while still having a connection with the exterior. Wonderful! <br><BR>via <a href="http://popupcity.net/culture/little-free-libraries-pop-up-on-manhattan-sidewalks/">Pop Up City</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/the-little-free-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-3195022887494512513Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-09-04T20:21:30.582-04:00graphics + illustrationinstallationIBM's smarter cities<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501628/" title="ibm by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/9566501628_2b11198051_o.jpg" width="475" height="1125" alt="ibm"></a><br><BR><a href="http://www.decouvrir.ogilvy.fr/">Ogilvy & Mather France</a> designed a series of slarge-scale, dual-purpose ads for <a href="http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/smarter_cities/overview/">IBM's Smarter Cities</a> campaign. The billboards embody the company's mission, transforming static advertisements into useful urban tools. The critical part of my brain thinks the ramp is a bit misleading since it probably doesn't meet ADA standards for slope, but it's creative nonetheless! <br><BR>via <a href="http://blog.2modern.com/2013/06/ad-sense.html">2Modern</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/ibms-smarter-cities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7168167423646337257Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:01:00 +00002013-08-27T08:01:00.628-04:00graphics + illustrationproductscolorful canoe paddles<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9563868041/" title="paddles by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/9563868041_4714f67580_o.jpg" width="475" height="742" alt="paddles"></a><br><BR>I'm still enjoying the hipster camping trend, and jumping on that bandwagon is <a href="http://norquayco.com/">Norquay</a>, a creator of pleasantly painted cherry wood canoe paddles. The paddles are, of course, not recommended for the rigors of extended wilderness trips, but would certainly look snappy on a cabin wall. <br><BR>via <a href="http://blog.2modern.com/2013/07/designer-canoe-paddles-from-norquay.html">2Modern</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/colorful-canoe-paddles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-9073873629318445691Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-08-27T08:00:12.541-04:00graphics + illustrationprint + packagingstrike matchbox<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501572/" title="matchbox by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/9566501572_1502615a4a_o.jpg" width="475" height="597" alt="matchbox"></a><br><BR>The Strike Matchbox is a perfect example of no product or experience being too small for great design. <a href="http://www.shaneschneck.com/design.shtml">Shane Schneck</a> "honors the the activity of creating a flame" with his lovely red phosphorus patterns. The final packaging is both bold and minimal, void of other graphic branding elements. <br><BR>via <a href="http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2013/02/26/strike-matchbox-by-shane-schneck-done.php">Moco Loco</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/strike-matchbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7662626575346118787Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-08-26T08:00:09.500-04:00graphics + illustrationprint + packagingcolorplan swatch book<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501486/" title="color01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/9566501486_5305473e15_o.jpg" width="475" height="575" alt="color01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9566501538/" title="color02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9566501538_89c86d8890_o.jpg" width="475" height="761" alt="color02"></a><br><BR>This playful swatch book, designed by <a href="http://www.madethought.com/">Made Thought</a> for <a href="http://www.colorplanpapers.com/">Colorplan</a>, uses a swirling, gridless layout to highlight the paper company's color, weight, and paper embossing options. Check out <a href="http://www.colorplanpapers.com/">Colorplan's delightful website</a>, which continues the dotted swatch theme. <br><BR>via <a href="http://plentyofcolour.com/2013/05/15/circular-swatches/">Plenty of Colour</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/08/colorplan-swatch-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-3307976437372187174Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-07-17T15:23:25.663-04:00inspirationphotography + videofriday inspiration<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9310429058/" title="aerial1 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2888/9310429058_b14f5b054a_o.jpg" width="475" height="954" alt="aerial1"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/9310429112/" title="aerial2 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/9310429112_c8544a297a_o.jpg" width="475" height="480" alt="aerial2"></a><br><BR>Painterly aerial photography from the husband and wife team <a href="http://www.patternsfromabove.com/">Patterns From Above</a>. Happy Friday! <br><BR>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/05/friday-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-7774735036579712837Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-08T08:00:08.903-04:00furniture + lightingbronco stool<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8705029288/" title="bronco by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8408/8705029288_6a9d408d74_o.jpg" width="475" height="334" alt="bronco"></a><br><BR>I love the subtle sprout in the rear of this stool seat that playfully implies a saddle and also serves as a short handle or a place to loop your bag and sweater. <b>The Bronco Stool</b>, designed by <a href="http://www.guillaumedelvigne.com/">Guillaume Delvigne</a> for <a href="http://super-ette.com/">super-ette</a>. To view more by this artist, see his porcelain bowl that can be embroidered in <a href="http://www.design-vagabond.com/2008/12/panier-perc-by-guillaume-delvigne-and_30.html">this DV post</a>. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.contemporist.com/2013/01/31/bronco-stool-by-guillaume-delvigne-for-super-ette/">Contemporist</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/05/bronco-stool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-3676492582927773641Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-07T08:00:01.863-04:00graphics + illustrationprint + packagingcass art packaging<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8705029246/" title="cass01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8417/8705029246_93c4acb153_o.jpg" width="475" height="670" alt="cass01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8705029274/" title="cass02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8705029274_ab00667241_o.jpg" width="475" height="652" alt="cass02"></a><br><BR>The clean, minimal layout of the <a href="http://www.cassart.co.uk/">Cass Art</a> packaging allows the stock and the paint medium to express the quality of the product. The result is a bold, textural statement about the unique performance of each paper pad. Lovely and inspirational! Designed by <a href="http://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/">Pentagram</a>. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2013/3/21/cass-art-watercolour-pads.html">The Dieline</a> and <a href="http://lovelypackage.com/cass-art/">Lovely Package</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/05/cass-art-packaging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-360871597731345484Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-06T16:38:08.732-04:00graphics + illustrationprint + packagingtextielmuseum and textiellab identities<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8705029194/" title="textile01 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8705029194_97d684b36b_o.jpg" width="475" height="772" alt="textile01"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8705029224/" title="textile02 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8536/8705029224_680f274b4a_o.jpg" width="475" height="1002" alt="textile02"></a><br><BR>Beautiful identity work for the <a href="http://www.textielmuseum.nl/">TextielMuseum</a> and <a href="http://www.textiellab.nl/">TextielLab</a> in the Netherlands by <a href="http://www.rawcolor.nl/project/?id=400&type=assignment">Raw Color</a>. Next to hosting exhibitions about textile and design at the Museum, the Lab produces and develops textile projects with contemporary designers and artists. The letters T, M and L overlap with different opacities and color combinations, and the design quickly becomes its own woven textile, especially when repeated. <br><BR>via <a href="http://plentyofcolour.com/2013/04/23/textielmuseum-textiellab-identity/">Plenty of Colour</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/05/textielmuseum-and-textiellab-identities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-1628915519666847061Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-04-12T09:40:11.502-04:00furniture + lightinginstallationthe chroma bench<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8643078628/" title="chroma by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8643078628_d1ce95cc1f_o.jpg" width="475" height="1017" alt="chroma"></a><br><BR>Once again, I've disappeared, and perhaps you're wondering where I've been. Well, my friends and I entered an international design competition and we were selected as one of twenty finalists for the <a href="http://designmuseumboston.org/streetseats/">Street Seats Design Challenge</A>. The next week and a half will be very, very busy, because we are <i>building a full-scale bench</i> to be installed on the Fort Point Channel of Boston! <br><BR>If you would like to see the bench in person, the opening day is <b>Saturday, 4/27, from 1-3pm.</b> You can vote on your favorite bench, enjoy tasty food trucks, and mingle with the benches' designers. I hope to see you there! <BR><BR>Here is our full bench description: <br>"<b>The Chroma Bench</b> was inspired by colors, patterns and materiality of the maritime environment. The seating surface is a contemporary interpretation of linear decking found on classic wooden runabout boats. The rear “billboard” of the bench was influenced by the vibrant water hues observed underneath the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.<BR><BR>Triangular colored panels create an optical effect on the back of the bench. As walkers pass by, their direction determines what color is visible. This element of discovery will intrigue visitors and foster conversation about the piece. <BR><BR><b>The Chroma Bench</b> is intentionally high-backed to protect from noise and wind, to make a “billboard” for the rear color feature, and to create an intimate sitting experience." <BR><BR>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/04/the-chroma-bench.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-3751266670890210479Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-04-04T09:18:34.795-04:00productstechnologysoundmachines<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8609996705/" title="soundmachines by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8609996705_6474ea18b4_o.jpg" width="475" height="790" alt="soundmachines"></a><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35014340?color=ffffff" width="475" height="267" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br><BR><a href="http://www.the-product.org/soundmachines">Soundmachines</a> is an interesting instrument for translating and performing electronic music. It consists of three units resembling standard record players, which translate concentric visual patterns into control signals for further processing in any music software. The rotation of the discs, each holding three tracks, can be synced to a sequencer. Designed by <a href="http://www.the-product.org/">The Product</a>. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.designboom.com/technology/soundmachines-optical-live-mixing-by-the-product/">designboom</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/04/soundmachines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-1235899711027853420Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-04-03T11:03:54.695-04:00graphics + illustrationtechnologywind maps<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8609996631/" title="wind1 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8609996631_9cbcf0e644_o.jpg" width="475" height="611" alt="wind1"></a><iframe width="475" height="267" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8JOzP0LmVLw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><BR>Beautiful wind maps from artists Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viegas. You can watch realtime data, or look up specific dates - the second map is from Hurricane Sandy. <a href="http://hint.fm/wind/">Check it out!</a><br><BR>via <a href="http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2012/10/02/wind-map-by-martin-wattenberg-and-fernanda-viegas.php">MocoLoco</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/04/wind-maps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-5632071633952380485Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-04-02T22:47:05.728-04:00fashionsurface + materialsautumn/winter collection by gareth pugh<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8609996513/" title="pugh1 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8609996513_136d29c704_o.jpg" width="475" height="702" alt="pugh1"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8609996591/" title="pugh2 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8539/8609996591_5786aa972a_o.jpg" width="475" height="671" alt="pugh2"></a><br><BR>For Paris Fashion Week, British fashion designer Gareth Pugh created these intricate ensembles by folding, shredding, and weaving trash bags. The line has a lovely combination of volumes, and its aesthetic is both architectural and a bit "goth" - inherent in shiny black outfits. <br><BR>via <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/05/autumn-winter-2013-collection-by-gareth-pugh/">Dezeen</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/04/autumnwinter-collection-by-gareth-pugh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597074934477196628.post-868544039721715885Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-04-02T22:46:55.364-04:00architecturesurface + materialsnoorderparkbar<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8615595488/" title="noorderparkbar1 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8615595488_9d0766a72a_o.jpg" width="475" height="1147" alt="noorderparkbar1"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519432@N04/8615595520/" title="noorderparkbar2 by { designvagabond }, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8123/8615595520_9fc08f1acc_o.jpg" width="475" height="455" alt="noorderparkbar2"></a><br><BR><b>Noorderparkbar</b> is not only a fabulous-looking coffee bar; the freestanding cafe was entirely constructed from reclaimed materials purchased on <i>marktplaats.nl</i>, the dutch eBay. The resulting design was influenced by what materials the designers could find secondhand: wood, old windows and skylights. The final aesthetic is light and airy, with a playful framework of differently-sized components. Designed by <a href="http://www.bureausla.nl/category/project/#/project/noorderparkbar">bureau SLA</a> and <a href="http://www.overtreders-w.nl/index.php?sb1=project&sb2=project&sb3=npbar">Overtreders W</a>. <BR><BR>The structure of this project (local resourcing) made it financially feasible, sustainable, and socially significant. During the building process, the designers interviewed all people involved in the project - almost one hundred people in the community who sold or donated construction materials. You can view the interviews <a href="http://hetkomtaltijdgoed.nl/?page_id=79">here (Dutch only).</a><br><BR>via <a href="http://www.frameweb.com/news/noorderparkbar-by-overtreders-w-and-bureau-sla">Frame</a>http://www.design-vagabond.com/2013/04/noorderparkbar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KAT!)1